PVMT3: Polyvagal Manual Therapy 3
PVMT3 August 14-16, 2026 Denver, Colorado
Description:
Polyvagal Manual Therapy 3 marks a pivotal step in enhancing your capacity to address the patient as a whole, integrating the intricate connections between the autonomic nervous system and emotional states. This module offers an in-depth exploration of the thoracic and abdominal cavities, focusing on how these areas influence—and are influenced by—the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
~In-depth analysis of the myelinated and unmyelinated vagus nerve and its role in autonomic regulation.
~Updated review of stress mechanisms, distinguishing between emotions and feelings for clearer patient understanding.
~Introduction to the enteric system, the “second brain,” and its influence on global health.
~Advanced study of the sympathetic nervous system, focusing on its complex functions and connections.
~Hands-on techniques for treating vagus nerve-related issues in the thoracic and abdominal regions.
~Targeted interventions for major abdominal plexuses, including the celiac, aortic-renal, hepatic, splanchnic, and mesenteric plexuses.
~Strategies for addressing somatoemotional issues using a scientific and polyvagal framework.
~Application of Polyvagal Theory to identify and regulate physiological states for improved therapeutic outcomes.
Advance Preparation:
Review your class notes from PVMT1-2, and if you have not already done so, read:
Manual Therapy for the Peripheral Nerve (Barral, Croibier)
https://shop.iahe.com/Product-List/Textbooks/Manual-Therapy-for-the-Peripheral-Nerves
Manual Therapy for the Cranial Nerves (Barral, Croibier)
https://shop.iahe.com/Product-List/Textbooks/Manual-Therapy-for-the-Cranial-Nerves
The Polyvagal Theory (Stephen Porges)
Clinical Applications of The Polyvagal Theory (Porges-Dana)
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